Arras Blanc de Blancs 2013

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Arras
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley, East Coast, Pipers River).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Halliday Wine Companion: 93 pts (Blanc de Blancs 2013) and positive review; praised by Tyson Stelzer (Qantas review); high scores from specialist retailers/reviews (Budburst 97pts)

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse; lemon and white-peach fruit with brioche, toasted almond, oyster-shell salinity and creamy autolytic notes. Bright citrus acidity and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Fresh oysters and sashimi/sushi, tempura, lobster, grilled or roast chicken, roasted pork belly, creamy pasta, soft cheeses (brie, camembert), dim sum, mildly spicy Thai or Chinese dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation) with extended tirage/lees ageing (~7 years); 100% malolactic; a small portion barrel‑fermented in French oak; low dosage (~2.8–2.9 g/L).

Vineyard Info
House of Arras (est. mid-1990s) is Tasmania's flagship sparkling house; Ed Carr leads winemaking, focusing on long lees ageing and precision Chardonnay expression.